“Will I get a gum graft during implant surgery?”

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“Will I get a gum graft during implant surgery?”

I will get a dental implant. Will I get a gum graft during implant surgery?

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**Dr. Martine Forrester** Dentist Boca Raton, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Martine Forrester Dentist Boca Raton, FL

Everything

**Dr. Nancy Gail Mclaurin** Periodontist Atlanta, GA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nancy Gail Mclaurin Periodontist Atlanta, GA

no

**Dr. Max Kerr** Dentist Cedar Park, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Max Kerr Dentist Cedar Park, TX

That depends on the case. If a gum graft is needed for the implant procedure, it is likely that your dentist will communicate that with you.

**Dr. Brenda D. Berkal** Dentist Derry, New Hampshire · Accepted Answer

Dr. Brenda D. Berkal Dentist Derry, New Hampshire

Bone grafts are more common during implant surgery than gum grafts. (I had a gum graft prior to implant surgery.) Ask your surgeon